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PSP Sports
PLEASE NOTE: All sport activities - local, regional, and national - are on hold due to COVID-19. A re-start date is unknown at this time. Follow us on Instagram (Esq_Tritons) for most up to date information. priate documentation. For more information contact the Formation
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Formation Sports
Esquimalt Formation Sports organizes sports, leagues, and tournaments from the Formation/Base level to international competition. The programs offered are: • Monthly Cock of the Walk Sport Events (Unit Competition) • Base Team Sports (Canada West Regional and CAF National
Championships) • CISM (International Sports)

Cock of the Walk (COTW)
The Formation Cock of the Walk program is a program that has grown will compete in a variety of sports to obtain points throughout the year. Your unit Sports Rep will be provided a schedule of events. If you do not know who your unit Sports Rep is or to register yourself as the Sports Rep for your unit please contact the PSP Sports Coordinator, Ryan Elborne at 250-363-4068.
Formation Teams (CFB Esquimalt Tritons)
Esquimalt Formation Sports teams are comprised of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members that are Regular Force or Class A, B or C Reserve Force and belong to CFB Esquimalt in full capacity or are Attached Posted here. The Tritons represent CFB Esquimalt at Canada West Regional Championships for various sports, and if they win at the Canada West Regional Championship move on to represent Canada West Region at the National Championships. Full time DND or NPF civilian personnel may coach, manage, or officiate a sport with approto include both fleet and base units. The base units and fleet units
Sports Office at 250-363-4068/4069.
CISM (Conseil International du Sport Militaire/ International Military Sports Council)
CISM is an international sports association composed of, and open to, the armed forces of participating nations. The fundamental aim of CISM is to promote sport activity and physical education between armed forces across the globe as a means to foster world peace. This ideal is encapsulated in the CISM motto “FRIENDSHIP THROUGH SPORT.” For more information about CISM events check out the official CISM website at www.cism-milsport.org or contact the Sports Office – 250-363-4068 / 4069.
SPORT
Badminton Ball Hockey Basketball Curling Golf Grappling Ice Hockey Rugby 7’s Running Slo-Pitch Soccer Squash Swimming Triathlon Volleyball
YEARLY SPORTS OVERVIEW CAN WEST REGIONAL CAF NATIONALS
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Badminton/Squash
The Formation Badminton and Squash teams offer drop-in sessions at noon hour at the Naden Athletic Centre to prepare for the Base Play-Downs, which are conducted in January, for selection to represent CFB Esquimalt at the Canada West Regional Championships. Contact Badminton: PO2 Stephan Girard Stephan.Girard@forces.gc.ca Contact Squash: Capt Jessie Slaunwhite jesse.slaunwhite@forces.gc.ca Contact PSP: Esq.sports@forces.gc.ca

Ball Hockey
The Tritons Ball Hockey Team is always looking for interested players to join the team. The team begins participation in a civilian ballhockey league in late April to prepare for the Canada West Regional Ball Hockey Championships. The men’s team is competitive and finished 2nd at Nationals in 2019. Contact: PO2 Curtis Gillies Curtis.gillies@forces.gc.ca Contact PSP: Esq.Sports@forces.gc.ca
Basketball
The Men’s Tritons Basketball team practices at Naden Athletic Centre beginning in October to prepare for the Canada West Regional Championships in late January. Last year the Men won the Canada West Regionals! A Women’s development camp may be coming out in 2021 depending on interest so female athletes should submit interest to the PSP Sports Office. Female athletes are welcome and encouraged to come out and practice alongside the men. Contact: Lt(N) Kevin Chung InSIk.Chung@forces.gc.ca Contact PSP: Esq.sports@forces.gc.ca
Golf
Base Play-Downs are conducted prior to Canada West Regional Golf Championship at a local course in order to determine the golf team, which is comprised of the top 6 scoring males and top 3 scoring females; these athletes will represent CFB Esquimalt at the CAF Canada West Regional Championship in July. The playdowns will happen in May 2021. Contact PSP: esq.sports@forces.gc.ca
Grappling
Grappling is a new addition to the CAF sports program. The first ever Canada West Regional Championship was hosted in 2019. The grappling team is always looking for new members and all skill levels are welcome. Contact: OS Connor Sher connor.sher@forces.gc.ca Contact PSP: esq.sports@forces.gc.ca
Rugby
Rugby 7’s is a new sport introduced to CAF Sports. The next event will be a CanWest 7’s tournament in 2021. All interested players are encouraged to send notices of interest to the PSP sports office, including years of playing experience. Contact: PO1 Jay Jimmo James.Jimmo@forces.gc.ca Contact PSP: esq.sports@forces.gc.ca
Ice Hockey
The Esquimalt Tritons Men’s, Women’s, and Old-timer’s teams will begin practicing in September in preparation for the Canada West Regional Championships in the New Year. Last year all three CFB Esquimalt teams were Canada West Regional Champions. Contact (Men): PO2 Curtis Gillies curtis.gillies@forces.gc.ca Contact (Women): Cpl Alex Cape alex.cape@forces.gc.ca Contact (Old Timers): CPO2 Michael (Rob) Tibbetts michael.tibbetts@forces.gc.ca Contact PSP: Esq.sports@forces.gc.ca
Running
Military runners are required to provide qualifying race times from sanctioned races (5km, 10km, half and/or full marathon) in order to qualify for the CAF Running Nationals. Runners must meet their respective qualifying times within 14 months of the Canadian Forces National Running Championship, held in Ottawa in late May. Deadline for submissions is in January of the competition year. For more information contact the Sports Office 3-4068/4069 Contact: CPO2 Chris Fraser, Christopher.Fraser2@forces.gc.ca CPO2 Charles “Chuck” Kuyper, Charles.Kuyper@forces.gc.ca Contact PSP: Esq.sports@forces.gc.ca
DISTANCES
Age Categories Under 19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55 & over
MARATHON
Male Female 3:15:10 3:35:32 3:15:10 3:34:57 3:15:00 3:34:57 3:15:10 3:34:57 3:16:08 3:36:34 3:20:41 3:41:37 3:28:44 3:50:41 3:37:47 4:04:22 3:47:40 4:20:40
QUALIFYING TIMES
HALF MARATHON
Male Female 1:32:40 1:45:17 1:32:40 1:44:17 1:32:40 1:43:30 1:32:40 1:43:31 1:33:09 1:44:31 1:35:17 1:47:04 1:39:08 1:51:23 1:43:25 1:57:42 1:48:07 2:05:10
10 KM
Male Female 42:24 48:17 42:24 48:09 42:24 48:09 42:24 48:09 42:48 48:30 44:00 49:35 45:46 51:30 47:42 54:23 49:47 57:50
5 KM
Male Female 20:37 23:26 20:37 23:26 20:37 23:26 20:40 23:26 21:03 23:26 21:46 24:04 22:34 24:57 23:25 26:13 24:20 27:43

Slo-Pitch - Men’s and Women’s
The Men’s and Women’s Slo-Pitch teams participate in civilian league play and practice April through August in preparation for the Canada West Regional Championships. In 2018 the Men won Canada West Regionals and finished 3rd at Nationals. Both teams are always looking for interested players, so please contact the respective coaches. Contact (Men): CPO2 Michael (Rob) Tibbetts michael.tibbetts@forces.gc.ca Contact (Women): LS Allison Galambos Allison.Galambos@forces.gc.ca Contact PSP: Esq.sports@forces.gc.ca
Soccer - Men’s and Women’s
The teams practice to compete at the Canada West Regional Championships in August. The Men’s and Women’s teams are always looking for interested players, so please contact the respective coaches. Contact (Men): Lt(N) Christian Walsh Christian.Walsh@forces.gc.ca Contact (Women): Lt(N) Kristy Jinnouchi kristy.jinnouchi@forces.gc.ca Contact PSP: Esq.sports@forces.gc.ca
Swimming
Swimmers practice Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 0600-0730hrs at the Naden Athletic Centre Pool. The team participates in the Masters’ Swim Program, in both local and regional meets. Formation swimmers may submit qualifying times in sanctioned swim meets in order to represent the Pacific Region at CAF Swimming Nationals in March, submissions are due in January of the competition year. Contact: coach@navymasters.com Contact PSP: Esq.sports@forces.gc.ca
Volleyball
The Men’s and Women’s volleyball teams begin civilian league play and practice beginning September in preparation for the CAF Canada West Regional Championships in March and the National Championships in April. Both teams are always looking for interested players to join the team, so please contact the respective coaches. Contact (Men): LS Logan Wakefield logan.wakefield@forces.gc.ca Contact (Women): TBD - Contact PSP for more information Contact PSP: esq.sports@forces.gc.ca
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RACE DISTANCE AGE CATEGORIES
Under 19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55 & Over
QUALIFYING TIMES OLYMPIC MALE FEMALE
2.50:00 2.59:00 2.50:00 2.59:00 2.50:00 2.59:00 2.50:00 2.59:00 2.50:00 2.59:00 3.00:00 3.10:00 3.00:00 3.10:00 3.10:00 3.20:00 3.20:00 3.40:00

SPRINT MALE FEMALE
1.25:00 1.30:00 1.25:00 1.30:00 1.25:00 1.30:00 1.25:00 1.30:00 1.25:00 1.30:00 1.25:00 1.30:00 1.30:00 1.35:00 1.40:00 1.45:00 1.50:00 1.55:00
Triathlon
Triathletes are required to provide qualifying race times from sanctioned races (Sprint, Olympic, Half -70.3, and Full) in order to qualify for the CAF Triathlon Nationals. Triathletes must meet their respective qualifying times within 14 months of the CAF National Triathlon Championship held in Gatineau/Ottawa in July. 2021 qualifying times will be updated in the New Year. Contact the sports office for more details 3-4068/9. Contact PSP: esq.sports@forces.gc.ca
For information regarding any sporting events, please contact: PSP Sports Coordinator – Ryan Elborne: 250-363-4068 PSP Sports and Athletics Assistant – Rebecca Coulter: 250-363-4069 Visit our website: https://www.cafconnection.ca/Esquimalt/Adults/For-Military-Personnel/Sports.aspx Follow us on Instagram (Esq_Tritons) Check the MARPAC Notice Board and the Sports Bulletin Board at the Naden Athletic Centre regularly for current and upcoming sports information.

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